§ 40-33-101 Conveyances subject to forfeiture
§ 40-33-102 Seizure authorized
§ 40-33-103 Commencement of action for determination of forfeiture
§ 40-33-104 Replevin prohibited – Duty of seizing authority
§ 40-33-105 Removal of forfeited conveyance
§ 40-33-106 Jurisdiction over disposition of conveyance
§ 40-33-107 Procedure for determination of forfeiture
§ 40-33-108 Claim of interest in conveyance subject to forfeiture – Possession – Bond
§ 40-33-109 Claim not filed – Disposition of conveyance
§ 40-33-110 Disposition of forfeited conveyance or proceeds of sale of forfeited conveyance
§ 40-33-111 Lien for fees of attorney for accused
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Terms Used In Tennessee Code > Title 40 > Chapter 33 > Part 1 - Forfeiture of Conveyances

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.
  • Appeal: A request made after a trial, asking another court (usually the court of appeals) to decide whether the trial was conducted properly. To make such a request is "to appeal" or "to take an appeal." One who appeals is called the appellant.
  • Arrest: Taking physical custody of a person by lawful authority.
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Evidence: Information presented in testimony or in documents that is used to persuade the fact finder (judge or jury) to decide the case for one side or the other.
  • In forma pauperis: In the manner of a pauper. Permission given to a person to sue without payment of court fees on claim of indigence or poverty.
  • Indictment: The formal charge issued by a grand jury stating that there is enough evidence that the defendant committed the crime to justify having a trial; it is used primarily for felonies.
  • Injunction: An order of the court prohibiting (or compelling) the performance of a specific act to prevent irreparable damage or injury.
  • Jurisdiction: (1) The legal authority of a court to hear and decide a case. Concurrent jurisdiction exists when two courts have simultaneous responsibility for the same case. (2) The geographic area over which the court has authority to decide cases.
  • Lien: A claim against real or personal property in satisfaction of a debt.
  • Person: includes a corporation, firm, company or association. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Property: includes both personal and real property. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Representative: when applied to those who represent a decedent, includes executors and administrators, unless the context implies heirs and distributees. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • State: when applied to the different parts of the United States, includes the District of Columbia and the several territories of the United States. See Tennessee Code 1-3-105
  • Trial: A hearing that takes place when the defendant pleads "not guilty" and witnesses are required to come to court to give evidence.